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Sports Dentistry
World Rugby to use 'smart' mouthguard technology
World Rugby plans to invest $2.1 million on "smart" mouthguard technology that can detect brain injuries sustained by players during games, according to a report published by the Associated Press.
October 17, 2023
Mouthguard
Oral-Systemic Link
84% of women 50 and older are unaware of menopause link to oral health
Eighty-four percent of women age 50 and older are not aware of the connection between menopause and oral health, according to a study conducted by Delta Dental.
September 25, 2023
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Periodontics
Researchers develop at-home device for diagnosing gingivitis
An at-home test that can diagnose gingivitis may soon be a reality, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati.
September 18, 2023
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Public Health
Study links health, dental records for Sjögren's patient care
Investigators have linked electronic health records and electronic dental records to provide better care for people with Sjögren's disease.
August 30, 2023
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Oral Cancer
High oral HPV burden puts older men at risk of oropharyngeal cancer
Older men carry the highest burden of oral HPV, putting them at the greatest of oropharyngeal cancer.
August 22, 2023
Male Patient Dental Chair
Public Health
Study to explore links between oral, mental health in women with HIV
A study involving researchers from three major universities will explore connections between oral and mental health in women with HIV.
August 9, 2023
Woman Depression
Insurance
New Calif. law will change dental plan disclosures
A California Dental Association-sponsored bill will improve dental plan disclosures for dentists and patients.
August 7, 2023
California Flag Resized
Vulnerable Populations
Social networks may positively influence oral health outcomes
Social networks improved some oral health outcomes, including dental care visits.
August 1, 2023
Social Instagram Resized
Oral Bacteria
MIT team discovers protein that helps maintain oral cavity biome
The research focused on an oral cavity protein called zymogen granule protein 16 homolog B (ZG16B).
July 24, 2023
Gum Inflammation
Orofacial Pain
Lower lip sensation loss after mandibulectomy may not be irreversible
The loss of sensation in the lower lip caused by damage to the inferior alveolar nerve during mandibulectomy may no longer be irreversible.
July 17, 2023
The sensation of the lower lip gradually recovered after inferior alveolar nerve sacrifice. (a) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip one month after operation. (b) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip three months after operation. (c) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip six months after operation. (d) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip one year after operation. (e) The proportion of lower lip sensory recovery area at three, six, and 12 months after surgery based on the area with lower lip sensory disturbance at one month after surgery. Licensed by CC BY-NC-ND. Image courtesy of the International Journal of Oral Science.
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Dentist’s convictions related to patient’s death vacated
A dentist who is serving 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing morphine that caused the death of his 24-year-old patient had his convictions and sentence vacated.
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Endodontics
Is post type the key to preventing endodontic failure?
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Practice Trends
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Dentist’s convictions related to patient’s death vacated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who is serving 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing morphine that caused the death of his 24-year-old patient had his convictions and sentence vacated.
April 21, 2025
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Is post type the key to preventing endodontic failure?
By Ava Barros
Certain posts may minimize the risk of failure in endodontically treated teeth undergoing indirect restorations, according to a review and meta-analysis recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.
April 21, 2025
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Dental trends in private equity investments, technology, and patient acquisition
By Beth Gaddis
Four dental service organization leaders share the trends and hot topics from March's Association of Dental Support Organizations conference.
April 21, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for boosting practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips about how you can implement two changes today that will immediately grow your practice's production.
April 21, 2025
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Dentist sues state over implicit bias training
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is suing over a requirement that mandates clinicians take implicit bias training to maintain their dental licenses.
April 18, 2025
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Podcast: What makes up a dental practice's personality?
By Kevin Henry
We spoke with Dr. Scott Craven to discuss the dynamics of dental practices, focusing on the importance of team culture, business systems, and more.
April 18, 2025
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Unpacking the true value of a dental practice
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, explains how a detailed analysis and critique of a practice valuation can impact the outcome of divorce proceedings.
April 18, 2025
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Do you really want a bigger practice?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
While growth is usually good, adding more practices or expanding your existing one may not be the best route. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to help you devise an informed strategy to practice growth.
April 18, 2025
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Dentist accused of groping patient cops a plea
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of fondling a female patient during treatment at a dental practice has entered into a plea agreement.
April 17, 2025
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Dental duets: 25 years of dental technology -- hits, misses, and future winners
By Michael Ventriello
Michael Ventriello spoke with Dr. John Flucke, one of dentistry's thought leaders when it comes to technology, to discuss dental technology trends we've seen and what's to come.
April 17, 2025
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Antidepressants plus these therapies may help TMD
By Ava Barros
Combining antidepressants with certain treatments may help relieve pain and improve function in patients with a chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), according to a review recently published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
April 17, 2025
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Is this hindering burning mouth syndrome treatment?
By Melissa Busch
Frequently, patients with burning mouth syndrome may have symptoms of being obsessive compulsive and show traits of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, which can complicate treatment.
April 17, 2025
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